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The Technology Practice Area (TPA) at RTI International has an opening for a Research IT Documentation Specialist to provide technical documentation for a variety of client-facing projects and internal initiatives. This position requires document management experience, excellent writing, editing, and design skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship-building aptitude, ability to focus on details, and willingness to work effectively in a team environment with a diverse group of both technical and non-technical staff.  Candidates with a broad skill set will be well-suited to fill this role.  Technical skills include an understanding of project management, knowledge of software and web development, familiarity with at least one advanced programming language. Candidates must be curious, creative, and self-motivated with a genuine interest in sustaining subject matter expertise by advancing technology, digital transformation, and innovation.

The location of this position is Research Triangle Park, North Carolina or as a Teleworker.

Responsibilities

• Manage all documentation for research projects to improve overall quality.
• Work under general direction and oversight of project leaders to complete assignments.
• Offer guidance and provide technical expertise to less experienced staff.
• Make direct contributions to proposals through technical and budget activities.
• Make indirect contributions, such as responding to requests for resume review and update; biosketch preparation, review and update; and input into charts summarizing project experience • Identify project status issues and risks and determine mitigation strategies.
• Assume responsibility for being knowledgeable about center and unit-level standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes.
• Ensure project documents are complete and stored appropriately in file shares.
• Adhere to business unit standards and regularly suggest improvements.
• Contribute to RTI’s scientific stature by participating in internal presentations.
• Assist researchers and technical staff with efforts to publish in peer reviewed journals.
• Travel and attend off-site project meetings.
• Structure, organize, and present information graphically to communicate complex information.
• Interact with RTI scientists and clients.
• Design digital and print solutions such as knowledge bases, websites, and learning materials.
• Investigate, learn, and recommend existing and new tools, processes, and technologies.
• Analyze audiences and design user experience (UX) and user interaction (UI) solutions.